Friday, October 14, 2016

The Spoon Theory, Bowling, Trump,

On Wednesday a friend, Helen V of Imagine Me, posted a link to an article on another blog called But You Don't Look Sick. This is an article explaining the Spoon Theory which is something the author Christine Miserandino invented as a way of showing her friend what it was like to live with a chronic illness. It was so very clever and although I don't suffer from a chronic illness in the same way both she and Helen do, I could certainly identify with the Spoon Theory, especially when my back is playing me up. If you do suffer, or know anyone who does, I highly recommend you read this article. Very often through my life, when I have been sick, people have said that to me "but you don't look sick". Others very often don't understand how ill a person can be without giving the appearance of being ill at all. I have just downloaded a PDF version too as I want to save it.

Bowling was pretty average today I beat Matt once out of three games. Grr. There was quite a lot of activity at the bowling alley today - there is always a league, but lots of other people turned up wanting to bowl ahead, or just bowl. I often wish we could join another league but all the afternoon leagues apart from the Seniors League are women only. I could dress Matt up in drag I suppose.

So now your Presidential candidate is being accused of sexual harassment which he says is all false of course. Michelle Obama seems to believe it. She was really horrified about the whole business today. I am not surprised. I just can't believe there are so many people still supporting him.

I haven't had Borscht in years. This sounded a pretty good version to me.

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add broth, potato, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the potato is just tender, about 8 minutes. Add beets and vinegar; return to a boil. Cover and continue cooking until the broth is deep red and the potato is very soft, 2 to 3 minutes more.

2. Combine sour cream and horseradish in a small bowl. Serve the soup with a dollop of the horseradish sour cream and a sprinkle of parsley.

My cousin just sent me an article from the Atlantic where they took Trump to task. I too cannot believe anyone can support him but then as a society I think we are going downhill to Hell. As for being sick and not looking it, I can certainly understand. Some folks are just ignorant of illnesses and how they manifest themselves.

Yes, I read it. One of my former employees passed away a few weeks ago. She had rheumatoid arthritis and often worked in terrible pain, though the pain could not be seen by anyone else. I also worked with someone who had lupus many years ago.

I am going to check out that link since I have a chronic illness (I guess I would call it that) with my Ehlers-Danlos. Dealing with severe pain, not swelling and looking "normal" has taken a toll. Even Doctors have said that to me and then dismissed all I was saying to them. I am nervous that Trump will get in. I can't say I am a Hilary fan but Trump would be horrible as he is such a bully.

I find myself running out of spoons earlier and earlier these days. I'm so beaten into the ground with exhaustion! I can get 6 hours or 10 hours and I'm always tired. I am also getting scared that Trump's going to win. He is such a horrible, hateful person who is basically giving the green light to sexually assault.

If Trump does get in, God help us all. :( Of course, being a Canadian and living in Montreal makes me not eligible to vote over there but I can guarantee that Trump is not my idea of a candidate. He reminds me of Hitler with his hatred and nasty attitude.

As you say, we can't vote but the idea of Trump getting in is appalling. It is bound to have an effect on us in Canada Linda even if we are not the US. Not sure of the likeness to Hitler, I don't remember that much about him any more.

I'll be checking out that article too, folks can be so cruel. As for Trump, it sickens the soul to know so many intelligent folks are supporting him. I've never had Borscht either, but I hate beets. :)

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Happily married for 45 years, originally from the UK, living in Canada now. Interested in cooking, reading and wildlife conservation. Read more at http://satimaflavell.blogspot.ca/2009/02/fresh-fields-reading-and-recipes.html